Mystic Park Opens With Big Crowd For New England Circuit
Light harness racing drew a large crowd at Mystic Park as track and weather boosted speed. Paul posted the fastest 2 10 time in the 2 10 class, with Gil Curry and Paul racing closely in the 2 10 pacing. Wyoming won early heats in the 2 38 class but was withdrawn due to illness. ONeil steered the horse to victory amid cheering. William Penn won the 2 13 trot. Edith H and Daniela’s mare clashed closely.
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New England
Mystic Park
Paul
Kelly
Wyoming
O'Neil
Santa Claus
William Penn
Fleetwood
Edith H
Daniela
Gil Curry
Boston
Susie G
Haight
McCarthy
Gray Son
Almont Boy
British W T U council opens in London with American delegates
The nineteenth annual National British Women’s Temperance Association council began at City Temple Holborn Viaduct. Lady Henry Somerset opened with a presidential address praising the growing membership, international delegates, and support for abstinence, suffrage, and coeducation.
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London
National British Women’s Temperance Association
City Temple
Holborn Viaduct
EB. C
Henry Somerset
Association
Chicago
New York
Boston
Somerset
Europe
United States
England
Sherborn
Massachusetts
Sherborn Reformatory
Johnson
Reformatory
Temperance
Oxford and Cambridge issue autumn athletic challenge to Yale Harvard
A joint Oxford and Cambridge University Athletic Club challenge is sent to Yale and Harvard inviting them to an autumn athletic meet in America. The letter lists events including flat races, sprints, middle distances, hurdles, jumps, hammer throw, and weight putting, with replies requested by earliest convenience.
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London
Oxford
Cambridge University
Yale
Harvard
America
New York
Germania
Hertford College
Harvard) Athletic Association
Oxford University Athletic Club
Cambridge University Athletic Club
England
London Athletic Club
New York Athletic Club
Ww. J. Oakley
The
Charter Oak Driving Park Abandons Races
Charter Oak Driving Park Association directors vote to declare all races off, refund entrance money, and discontinue meets hereafter citing the anti pool law and failure to obtain city approval. A special meeting is set for next Saturday to wind up affairs.
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Hartford
Conn
Charter Oak Driving Park Association
Etite
Sig Ie Reas
Reading in the Best Libraries Yet Behind Bars
An excerpt describes prisoners reading and attending clubs with large pockets to carry books, noting high grades, dining rooms by conduct, and redeemable humanity. It also covers Harvard football bans, temperance movement support, and reactions from UK and US newspapers to women’s temperance activity.
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Harvard University
America
Lady Somerset
Frances E. Willard
Eva McLaren
Auckland
Pearsall
Smith
Ward
Poole
Chant
Willard
Belgium
United Press
W. T. Hogg
Greenfield College
Ill
Daily News
Times
England
Telegraph
Railway reorganization committee releases extended deposits rules
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe joint executive reorganization committee reports deposits under its plan exceed set amounts for bonds and stock. Deposits may be made until July 8 18 p m with a 1 percent penalty thereafter. Installments on stock are extended to July 19 1895 August 19 1895 and September 19 1895 with penalties for late payments. Committee reserves right to reject further deposits after July 8 1895 and to forfeit deposits not paid. Edward King Chairman and members listed.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Edward King
R. Somers Hayes
Edward N. Gibbs
George G. Haven
Adrian Iselin, JR
Sligo DE Pothonier
Robert Fleming
John Luden
Victor Morawetz
Herman Kobbee
Lynn’s Erratic Bicycles Spill Across City
A string of bicycle accidents occurred in Lynn yesterday. Charles Crossman of 42 Beacon Hill avenue dislocated his left shoulder after colliding with an electric car at Oxford and Washington. A nameless Malden rider struck a tree on Allen street, injuring a shoulder blade and leaving for Nahant with a friend. Noon saw two women collide on South Common street with one knocked unconscious and aided at the fountain before recovering. The injured caller identified as Flanders later set course for Wakefield. A boy named Cunningham sprained an ankle on the Nahant road.
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Lynn
Charles Crossman
Beacon Hill Avenue
Oxford
Washington Streets
Malden
Allen Street
Western Avenue
Saugus
Nahant
South Common
Flanders
Wakefield
Cunningham
Laboring man killed by train near Riverside station
An unknown man about 200 pounds with gray mustache and heavy chin whiskers was run over and killed by the 4 o'clock outward New York express on the Boston and Albany railroad just below Riverside station. He wore ordinary clothing and had no identification. The body was taken to Newton Hospital morgue.
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Newton
New York Express
Boston & Albany
Riverside Station
Newton Hospital
James Canfield Dies After Alcoholism in Newton
James Canfield about 30, of a court off Adams street Newton, was found nearly unconscious in rear of Harrington's lumber yards Watts street Newtonville. He was treated by Dr O Donnell and died a few hours later at Newton Hospital.
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Newton
James Canfield
Adams Street
Harrington
Watts Street
Newtonville
O'Donnell
Newton Hospital
Yale Delighted By English Track Challenge
Yale track leaders welcome an unofficial challenge from English universities while noting the events list favors visitors. Captain Sheldon and manager Sherman Day anticipate consultations with Harvard and alumni after the official challenge arrives.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Sheldon
Sherman Day
Harvard
Richards
William O. Hickok
England
McLane van Ingen
Charles H. Sherrell
New York
Temperance Picnic at Spy Pond Draws 900 Attendees
The St Matthews Total Abstinence Association held its annual Temperance Society picnic at Spy Pond Arlington with about 900 people. Events included a one mile run won by Warren Beadle time 5 1 2 seconds, potato race won by John Scott, three legged race won by Hart and Coughlin, a ball game 21 to 9 Warrrens over Alerts of Cambridge, and boat races with Ryan and McLaney taking first in the three-fourths mile pair-oared race. Prizes ranged from 2 to 3 dollars plus parasols and fans, with music by the Wiggin Orchestra Cambridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Societies
St. Matthews
Total Abstinence Association
Spy Pond
Arlington
Warren Beadle
Edward Grant
M. J. O'Connor
John Scott
J. Murphy
M. F. Quinn
Hart
Coughlin
McGuire
Raleigh
James Gavin
Warrens
Alerts
Cambridge
Ryan
McLaney
Puddister
Shrimers
T. E. Collins
Miss Gallagher
Association
Flaherty
Costigan
Dedham Sportsmen Club Birds Shoot At Elm Street Grounds
The Dedham Sportsman Club held an afternoon shoot at Elm Street Islington grounds with a large attendance. 1,378 birds were released from traps and numerous Keystones, Hurlinghams, and team matches produced many firsts and seconds for shooters including Leverett Merrill McIntosh and Baker.
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Dedham
Ded Sportsman’s Club
Elm Street
Islington
Wheeler
Merrill
Mac
Ordon
Leverett
Brown
Omen
Keystones
McIintosh
Hurlinghams
Soule
McIntosh
Gordon
Bro
Howard
Baker
Blake
Sel Wheel m Hur Agams
Cole, Jr
Eeler
Noon
Lever
Dr. Baker
Towerers
Aebls
Cole
Broun
Oules
Beau
Ole, Jr
Dr.er
Josh
Hae
Binks
Total
Laeverett
Merrili
Spring and Summer Clothing Sale Starts This Morning
Immense crowds attend the nine day sale at 91 Summer Street offering half off actual cost. Prices include Men's suits from 2.75, overcoats, pants and shirts at deep discounts with many items shown as bargains and a wide range of styles.
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Summer St
Nam
Alberta
Nate
G. A
Ladlee’ Fine Cloth Ltd
Wailsta
Senge Barrie
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Hermsdorf
Lonsdale
Hamburg
Gilchrist & Co
N. E
Tro.ting
Keelly
Wes
Q'Neil
Wroming
Bowen
D. Collins
Gttaraon
Aanta Claus
Kline
M. Pantus
Cook
Bald Hornet
B. m
M. R. Higbee
Br. m
Andrews
Association In
Coune
Laly
Sher
Horn Prison
Miss Willard
Chhalenges
Aurum
Horan
Boylston St
Thompson, Willis & Newgent
Washington
Tremont Ste
Fisk & Goff
Charter Oak
Driving Park Association
Voreenberg
Washington St
Hanover St
Mammoth Cool Store
Atchison
Schlitz
Beoton
Mess
Gahm
Mendelssohn
Samt Park
Macallar
Parker
Mom
Seid
Dordhercer
P. B. Harrigans
Iether
Fae
van Nostrand
A. GC. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown
Mass
Osgood
E. Osgood Co
Seaside
Brooklyn
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Schieren
Seaside Athletic Club
Liicense
Choynski Hall
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